That morning, the ocean was calm, as if giving its permission. One board, one wave, and one family stood side by side at the water’s edge. Nothing was perfect at first. There were falls, saltwater up the nose, and laughter that burst out unexpectedly. The young boy looked back, and his parents gave a small nod try again. When the wave finally came, they didn’t just learn how to stand on a board. They learned how to wait, to trust one another, and to celebrate the smallest moments together. One wave passed. But the memory went home with them as one family.